Associated Signal Company 2nd Generation Electronic Bell

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The second generation bell was introduced sometime in 1992. It has similarities to the first generation except it has an iconic white cap on the top and a round shape. It sounds similar to General Signals types 1 and 2.

This bell is not omnidirectional. It broadcasts sound 180° around it.

This bell was used heavily by the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad (CNW) and Kansas City Southern (KCS). Many of these bells can be found remaining in the states of Iowa and Illinois under their former trackage, as well as the former KCS Heavener Subdivision.

This bell is 21" high, and 6" wide. It is most likely 95 DB from 5 ft away.^{(NOT
VERIFIED)} The bell operates at 12 volts D.C. and can fit on a 4" or 5" mast. The bell weighs only about 11 pounds.

It is louder sounding than a traditional General Signals electronic bell, Its tone and volume can be adjusted.

Production for the second generation bells stopped when ASC introduced the third generation sometime in 1993.

ASC 2nd generation electronic bell at DeKalb, IL.

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This bell is model 52848-#1018.

ASC 2nd generation electronic bell at Shipley, IA on 8/27/2022.	ASC 2nd generation electronic bell at Janesville, WI sometime in 2006.	A now replaced ASC 2nd generation electronic bell at Ames, IA taken 9/14/2007.	ASC 2nd generation electronic bell provided by UPking in November 2023.
ASC 2nd generation electronic bell inside view provided by UPking in November 2023.	ASC 2nd generation electronic bell topside provided by UPking in November 2023.	ASC 2nd generation electronic bell contacts provided by UPking in November 2023.	ASC 2nd generation electronic bell inside view provided by UPking in November 2023.